LUKE SKYWALKER'S™ X-WING™ STARFIGHTER "RED FIVE"
The Incom T-65 X-wing has become the mainstay starfighter and symbol of Rebel
defiance for much of the Galactic Civil War.
At 12.5 meters long, the X-wing starfighter has sophisticated flight and combat
systems, and hyperspace capability built into its narrow spaceframe. Aft of
the cockpit, four "S" foils serve as wing surfaces in air travel,
distribute deflector shield energy, and act as weapons mounts. In space they
open into an X configuration allowing the wingtip Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannons
a greater targeting spread. These formidable weapons can fire laser bolts independently
or simultaneously for maximum effectiveness, while two Krup MG7 proton torpedo
launchers, mounted forward in the main fuselage, provide long range targeting
firepower.
Four realspace Incom 4L4 fusial thrust engines provide the X-wing with its
speed and agility. Add a reputation for being able to withstand damage and its
apparent why this fighter is a favorite among Rebel pilots. Although strictly
a single-pilot ship, a socket located behind the cockpit houses an astromech
droid which serves triple duty as navigator, technician, and co-pilot.
It was during the climactic Battle of Yavin, after the Y-wings of Gold Squadron
had failed in their mission, that Luke Skywalker, flying in Red Five, heroically
led the X-wings of Red Squadron in the destruction of the Empire's ultimate
symbol of oppression - the Death Star.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
-Digitally scanned from an original miniature body
-Quality resin construction
-Die Cast and injection molded structure and details
-Machined aluminum "S" foils that can be displayed closed or in the
open
"attack" position
-Fully detailed and lighted interior cockpit and engines
-Accurately detailed and lighted R2-D2
-Luke Skywalker pilot figure sculpted by Gentle Giant
-Dims. 23" L x 20.5" W x 4" H (5" with "S" foils
open)
Stands 10.75" of ground on stand with "S" foils open
-eFX Display Stand with number for Edition Size.
-Certificate of Authenticity
-Numbered plaque
-Collateral brochure
-Worldwide Edition Size - 1000
-AC Adaptor supplied.
HISTORY
To achieve the incredible space dogfights seen at the conclusion of Star Wars:
Episode IV A New Hope, the technicians of Industrial Light and Magic built intricately
detailed models which could be mounted on computer controlled model movers.
Through a combination of model and/or camera moves, they were able to create
spectacular imagery inspired by World War II aerial combat photography which
George Lucas had used to choreograph this momentous battle.
Several hero versions of the X-wing were built, including one with a motorized
mechanism which could open the "S" foils into attack position. Hero
models were cast in resin from a master mold and assembled over internal metal
armatures which allowed them to be mounted from a variety of positions while
ensuring the mounting point remained hidden to the camera. Removable detailed
plugs concealed the openings on the model. More symplified "pyro"
models were built to achieve the dramatic images of starfighters exploding in
conflagrations of flame and debris above the Death Star.
Working from original body castings, original plastic construction kit pieces,
and detailed examinations of surviving miniatures in the Lucasfilm Ltd. archive,
eFX engineers and model makers constructed a new master pattern which represents
the X-wing, Red Five, flown by Luke Skywalker.